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Cookies Policy

Last updated: 14/08/2025

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​1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them. It applies to the Cambridge Brain Cancer Virtual Institute website (https://www. https://www.cambridgebraincancer.org.uk/).

Our site uses cookies and similar technologies in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

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2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, enhance your browsing experience, and provide information to the site owners.

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3. Types of cookies we use

Category                                            Purpose

Strictly Necessary                              Essential for the website to function. These cookies enable core features such as security, network                                                                       management, and accessibility. They are set automatically and cannot be switched off.

 

​​Performance / Analytics                   Help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it. They collect information in an                                                                 aggregated and anonymous form.

 

​Functionality                                       Allow the site to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide                                                                                 enhanced features.​

 

Targeting / Advertising                     Used to deliver relevant advertising or track the effectiveness of campaigns. May be set by us or by                                                                     third-party providers such as YouTube.

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4. Cookies on our website

We use cookies from:​

- Our hosting provider (Wix.com) – for security, performance, and essential site operation.

- Usercentrics – to manage cookie consent preferences.

- X (Twitter) – when you click on the X (Twitter) link, X may set cookies to deliver and track content.​

Live cookie list:

The table activated by clicking on the fingerprint below/left is automatically updated by our Consent Management Platform (Usercentrics) so it always reflects the cookies currently in use on our site.

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5. Managing your cookie preferences

You can control cookies in the following ways:​

- Reopen your cookie settings: Click the button below to revisit your preferences and update or withdraw your consent at any time.

- Via your browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Instructions are available at:

 

• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647

• Safari (Mac): https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

• Safari (iOS): https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201265

• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027947​

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6. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie use or in the law. We recommend checking this page periodically.​

 

7. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact:

info@brain.cancer.cam.ac.uk

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